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Post UTME 2026 — Forms, Dates, Cut-off Marks & Requirements for All Universities

What is Post-UTME?

A second screening stage for Nigerian university admission

Post-UTME (Post Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination) is a mandatory screening conducted by Nigerian universities, polytechnics and colleges of education for candidates who scored at or above the institution's cut-off mark in JAMB UTME. It is the second stage of the admission process — after JAMB, before final admission. Your final admission is determined by an aggregate score that combines JAMB, Post-UTME and O'Level grades.
Note for 2026: Post-UTME forms are released independently by each university after JAMB results are announced (usually May–June 2026). There is no single national Post-UTME date — each university sets its own registration period and exam date. Monitor your university's portal and jamb.gov.ng for updates.

Who needs to write Post-UTME?

Any candidate who wrote JAMB UTME in 2026 and scored at or above the university's cut-off mark, applied as first or second choice on JAMB, and has not yet received an admission offer through JAMB CAPS. Direct Entry (DE) candidates may also be required to complete Post-UTME screening at their chosen institution.

What happens if you don't write Post-UTME?

If you qualify but fail to register and write the screening, you will not be considered for admission — even with an excellent JAMB score. Some universities now conduct document verification only (no written test), but you must still complete the process. Never assume your JAMB score alone is sufficient.

Post-UTME — All Nigerian Universities 2026

Click any university name to view full Post-UTME details, courses and school fees

258 universities
# University State Type JAMB Cut-off Post-UTME
1 Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University ATBU Bauchi Federal 160 ✓ Yes Details →
2 Ahmadu Bello University ABU Ekiti Federal 180 ✓ Yes Details →
3 Air Force Institute of Technology AFIT Ekiti Federal 160 ✓ Yes Details →
4 Alvan Ikoku Federal University of Education AIFUE Imo Federal 140 ✓ Yes Details →
5 Bayero University Kano BUK Katsina Federal 180 ✓ Yes Details →
6 Federal University Birnin Kebbi FUBK Kogi Federal 140 ✓ Yes Details →
7 Federal University Dutse FUD Kaduna Federal 160 ✓ Yes Details →
8 Federal University Dutsin-Ma FUDMA Katsina Federal 160 ✓ Yes Details →
9 Federal University Gashua FUGASHUA Zamfara Federal 150 ✓ Yes Details →
10 Federal University Gusau FUGUS Zamfara Federal 160 ✓ Yes Details →
11 Federal University Kashere FUK Ekiti Federal 140 ✓ Yes Details →
12 Federal University Lafia FULAFIA Ekiti Federal 170 ✓ Yes Details →
13 Federal University Lokoja FUL Katsina Federal 160 ✓ Yes Details →
14 Federal University of Agriculture Abeokuta FUNAAB Ogun Federal 160 ✓ Yes Details →
15 Federal University of Agriculture Zuru FUAZ Kogi Federal 140 ✓ Yes Details →
16 Federal University of Agriculture, Mubi FUAMB Adamawa Federal 150 ✓ Yes Details →
17 Federal University of Allied Health Sciences Enugu FUAHSE Enugu Federal 160 ✓ Yes Details →
18 Federal University of Applied Sciences Kachia FUASK Ekiti Federal 140 ✓ Yes Details →
19 Federal University of Education Kontagora FUEK Niger Federal 150 ✓ Yes Details →
20 Federal University of Education Pankshin FUEP Rivers Federal 150 ✓ Yes Details →
21 Federal University of Education Zaria FUEZ Ekiti Federal 140 ✓ Yes Details →
22 Federal University of Environment and Technology Tai FUET Rivers Federal 140 ✓ Yes Details →
23 Federal University of Health Sciences, Azare FUHSA Bauchi Federal 160 ✓ Yes Details →
24 Federal University of Health Sciences, Otukpo FUHSO Benue Federal 160 ✓ Yes Details →
25 Federal University of Medical and Health Sciences Funtua FUMHSF Katsina Federal 180 ✓ Yes Details →
26 Federal University of Medicine and Medical Sciences Abeokuta FUMMSA Ogun Federal 200 ✓ Yes Details →
27 Federal University of Petroleum Resources Effurun FUPRE Delta Federal 150 ✓ Yes Details →
28 Federal University of Technology Akure FUTA Ekiti Federal 180 ✓ Yes Details →
29 Federal University of Technology Babura FUTB Kaduna Federal 140 ✓ Yes Details →
30 Federal University of Technology Minna FUTMINNA Niger Federal 180 ✓ Yes Details →
31 Federal University of Technology Owerri FUTO Imo Federal 180 ✓ Yes Details →
32 Federal University of Transportation Daura FUTD Katsina Federal 160 ✓ Yes Details →
33 Federal University Oye-Ekiti FUOYE Ekiti Federal 160 ✓ Yes Details →
34 Federal University Wukari FUWUKARI Yobe Federal 150 ✓ Yes Details →
35 Federal University, Otuoke FUOTUOKE Bayelsa Federal 160 ✓ Yes Details →
36 Joseph Sarwuan Tarka University, Makurdi JOSTUM Benue Federal 150 ✓ Yes Details →
37 Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike MOUAU Abia State Federal 150 ✓ Yes Details →
38 Modibbo Adama University MAU Adamawa Federal 160 ✓ Yes Details →
39 National Open University of Nigeria NOUN Lagos Federal 130 — Details →
40 National University of Science and Technology Abuja NUSTA Fct Abuja Federal 160 ✓ Yes Details →
41 Nigeria Police Academy Wudil POLAC Katsina Federal 180 ✓ Yes Details →
42 Nigerian Army University Biu NAUB Borno Federal 160 ✓ Yes Details →
43 Nigerian Defence Academy NDA Ekiti Federal 180 ✓ Yes Details →
44 Nigerian Maritime University Okerenkoko NMU Delta Federal 150 ✓ Yes Details →
45 Nnamdi Azikiwe University UNIZIK Anambra Federal 160 ✓ Yes Details →
46 Tai Solarin Federal University of Education Ijagun TASFUED Ogun Federal 140 ✓ Yes Details →
47 University of Abuja UNIABUJA Fct Abuja Federal 180 ✓ Yes Details →
48 University of Benin UNIBEN Edo Federal 200 ✓ Yes Details →
49 University of Calabar UNICAL Cross River Federal 150 ✓ Yes Details →
50 University of Ibadan UI Oyo Federal 200 ✓ Yes Details →
51 University of Ilorin UNILORIN Kwara Federal 180 ✓ Yes Details →
52 University of Jos UNIJOS Rivers Federal 180 ✓ Yes Details →
53 University of Lagos UNILAG Lagos Federal 200 ✓ Yes Details →
54 University of Maiduguri UNIMAID Borno Federal 160 ✓ Yes Details →
55 University of Nigeria Nsukka UNN Enugu Federal 160 ✓ Yes Details →
56 University of Port Harcourt UNIPORT Rivers Federal 150 ✓ Yes Details →
57 University of Uyo UNIUYO Akwa Ibom State Federal 150 ✓ Yes Details →
58 Usmanu Danfodiyo University Sokoto UDUSOK Ekiti Federal 180 ✓ Yes Details →
59 Yusuf Maitama Sule Federal University of Education Kano YMSFUEK Katsina Federal 150 ✓ Yes Details →
60 Achievers University Achievers Ekiti Private 160 ✓ Yes Details →
61 Admiralty University of Nigeria ADUN Delta Private 150 ✓ Yes Details →
62 Afe Babalola University Ado-Ekiti ABUAD Ekiti Private 180 ✓ Yes Details →
63 Ahman Pategi University APU Kwara Private 140 ✓ Yes Details →
64 Ajayi Crowther University ACU Oyo Private 160 ✓ Yes Details →
65 Al-Ansar University Maiduguri AUM Borno Private 140 ✓ Yes Details →
66 Al-Bayan University AUA Katsina Private 145 ✓ Yes Details →
67 Al-Hikmah University AL-HIKMAH Kwara Private 160 ✓ Yes Details →
68 Al-Istiqama University Sumaila AUSU Katsina Private 150 ✓ Yes Details →
69 Al-Muhibbah Open University Al-Muhibbah Fct Abuja Private 140 ✓ Yes Details →
70 Al-Qalam University Katsina AUK Katsina Private 140 ✓ Yes Details →
71 Aletheia University ALETHEIA Ogun Private 140 ✓ Yes Details →
72 Amadeus University, Amizi AMADEUS Abia State Private 140 ✓ Yes Details →
73 Amaj University Amaj Fct Abuja Private 140 ✓ Yes Details →
74 American University of Nigeria AUN Adamawa Private 180 — Details →
75 Anan University ANAN Rivers Private 150 ✓ Yes Details →
76 Anchor University AUL-2 Lagos Private 160 ✓ Yes Details →
77 Arthur Jarvis University AJU Cross River Private 140 ✓ Yes Details →
78 Atiba University ATIBA Oyo Private 140 ✓ Yes Details →
79 Augustine University AUL Lagos Private 150 ✓ Yes Details →
80 Ave Maria University Piyanko AMU Ekiti Private 140 ✓ Yes Details →
81 Azman University Kano AZU Katsina Private 150 ✓ Yes Details →
82 Baba Ahmed University Kano BAUK Katsina Private 140 ✓ Yes Details →
83 Babcock University BABCOCK Ogun Private 180 ✓ Yes Details →
84 Baze University Baze Fct Abuja Private 180 ✓ Yes Details →
85 Bells University of Technology BELLSTECH Ogun Private 160 ✓ Yes Details →
86 Benson Idahosa University BIU Edo Private 160 ✓ Yes Details →
87 Bingham University Bingham Ekiti Private 160 ✓ Yes Details →
88 Caleb University CALEB Lagos Private 160 ✓ Yes Details →
89 Canadian University of Nigeria CUN Fct Abuja Private 150 ✓ Yes Details →
90 Capital City University Kano CCUK Katsina Private 150 ✓ Yes Details →
91 Caritas University Caritas Enugu Private 160 ✓ Yes Details →
92 CETEP City University CETEP Lagos Private 140 ✓ Yes Details →
93 Chrisland University CHRISLAND Ogun Private 160 ✓ Yes Details →
94 Christopher University CHRISUNI Ogun Private 140 ✓ Yes Details →
95 Claretian University of Nigeria CUN Imo Private 140 ✓ Yes Details →
96 Clifford University CLIFU Abia State Private 140 ✓ Yes Details →
97 Clifford University CLU Ekiti Private 140 ✓ Yes Details →
98 Coal City University CCU Enugu Private 140 ✓ Yes Details →
99 College of Petroleum and Energy Studies CPES Ekiti Private 140 ✓ Yes Details →
100 Cosmopolitan University Abuja Cosmopolitan Fct Abuja Private 150 ✓ Yes Details →
101 Covenant University CU Ogun Private 200 ✓ Yes Details →
102 Crawford University CRAWFORD Ogun Private 160 ✓ Yes Details →
103 Crescent University CUAB Ogun Private 160 ✓ Yes Details →
104 Crown Hill University CHU Kwara Private 140 ✓ Yes Details →
105 Dominican University Ibadan DUI Oyo Private 140 ✓ Yes Details →
106 Dominion University Ibadan DUI-2 Oyo Private 140 ✓ Yes Details →
107 Edusoko University EDUSOKO Niger Private 140 ✓ Yes Details →
108 Edwin Clark University Kiagbodo ECU Delta Private 140 ✓ Yes Details →
109 Eko University of Medicine and Health Sciences EkoUNIMED Lagos Private 200 ✓ Yes Details →
110 El-Amin University El-Amin Niger Private 140 ✓ Yes Details →
111 Elizade University Elizade Ekiti Private 160 ✓ Yes Details →
112 Elrazi Medical University Kano EMUK Katsina Private 180 ✓ Yes Details →
113 Eranova University Eranova Fct Abuja Private 140 ✓ Yes Details →
114 European University of Nigeria EUN Fct Abuja Private 150 ✓ Yes Details →
115 Franco British International University FBIU Ekiti Private 160 ✓ Yes Details →
116 Gerar University of Medical Science GERAR Ogun Private 170 ✓ Yes Details →
117 Godfrey Okoye University GOU Enugu Private 160 ✓ Yes Details →
118 Greenfield University GFU Ekiti Private 160 ✓ Yes Details →
119 Gregory University, Uturu GUU Abia State Private 160 ✓ Yes Details →
120 Hallmark University HMU Ogun Private 140 ✓ Yes Details →
121 Havilla University HAVILLA Cross River Private 140 ✓ Yes Details →
122 Hensard University Hensard Ondo Private 140 ✓ Yes Details →
123 Hezekiah University UNIHEZ Imo Private 140 ✓ Yes Details →
124 Hillside University of Science and Technology HUST Ekiti Private 140 ✓ Yes Details →
125 Huda University Gusau HUG Zamfara Private 140 ✓ Yes Details →
126 Iconic Open University IOU Ekiti Private 140 ✓ Yes Details →
127 Igbinedion University Okada IUO Edo Private 180 ✓ Yes Details →
128 Isaac Balami University of Aeronautics and Management IBUAM Lagos Private 160 ✓ Yes Details →
129 James Hope University JHU Lagos Private 180 ✓ Yes Details →
130 Karl-Kumm University KKU Rivers Private 160 ✓ Yes Details →
131 Kevin Eze University KEU Enugu Private 140 ✓ Yes Details →
132 Khadija University Majia KUM Kaduna Private 140 ✓ Yes Details →
133 Khalifa Isiyaku Rabiu University Kano KIRU Katsina Private 150 ✓ Yes Details →
134 Kola Daisi University KDU Oyo Private 140 ✓ Yes Details →
135 Kwararafa University Wukari KUW Yobe Private 150 ✓ Yes Details →
136 Landmark University LMU Kwara Private 180 ✓ Yes Details →
137 Lead City University LCU Oyo Private 150 ✓ Yes Details →
138 Legacy University Okija LUO Anambra Private 160 ✓ Yes Details →
139 Lighthouse University LU Edo Private 140 ✓ Yes Details →
140 Lux Mundi University LMU-AB Abia State Private 140 ✓ Yes Details →
141 Madonna University Nigeria MU Anambra Private 160 — Details →
142 Maranatha University MU Lagos Private 140 ✓ Yes Details →
143 Maranathan University MARANATHAN Imo Private 140 ✓ Yes Details →
144 Margaret Lawrence University MLU Delta Private 140 ✓ Yes Details →
145 Maryam Abacha American University of Nigeria Kano MAAUN Katsina Private 170 ✓ Yes Details →
146 McPherson University MCU Ogun Private 150 ✓ Yes Details →
147 Mewar International University Masaka MIU Ekiti Private 140 ✓ Yes Details →
148 Michael and Cecilia Ibru University MCIU Delta Private 150 ✓ Yes Details →
149 Miva Open University Miva Fct Abuja Private 140 ✓ Yes Details →
150 Monarch University MONARCH Ogun Private 140 ✓ Yes Details →
151 Mountain Top University MTU Ogun Private 150 ✓ Yes Details →
152 Mudiame University MU Edo Private 160 ✓ Yes Details →
153 New City University NEW CITY Ogun Private 140 ✓ Yes Details →
154 Newgate University Newgate Niger Private 150 ✓ Yes Details →
155 Nigerian British University NBU Abia State Private 140 ✓ Yes Details →
156 Nigerian University of Technology and Management NUTM Lagos Private 180 ✓ Yes Details →
157 Nile University of Nigeria NUN Fct Abuja Private 180 ✓ Yes Details →
158 North-Eastern University NEU Ekiti Private 140 ✓ Yes Details →
159 Northwest University Sokoto NWU Ekiti Private 150 ✓ Yes Details →
160 Novena University Ogume NOVU Delta Private 150 ✓ Yes Details →
161 Obong University OBONGU Akwa Ibom State Private 140 ✓ Yes Details →
162 PAMO University of Medical Sciences PUMS Rivers Private 180 ✓ Yes Details →
163 Pan-Atlantic University PAU Lagos Private 180 ✓ Yes Details →
164 Paul University Awka PAU Anambra Private 160 ✓ Yes Details →
165 Philomath University Philomath Fct Abuja Private 140 ✓ Yes Details →
166 Phoenix University Agwada PUA Ekiti Private 140 ✓ Yes Details →
167 Precious Cornerstone University PCU Oyo Private 140 ✓ Yes Details →
168 Prime University Prime Fct Abuja Private 140 ✓ Yes Details →
169 Rayhaan University Birnin Kebbi RUBK Kogi Private 140 ✓ Yes Details →
170 Renaissance University RNU Enugu Private 150 ✓ Yes Details →
171 Rhema University Rhema Ekiti Private 160 ✓ Yes Details →
172 Rhema University Obeama-Asa Rhema Rivers Private 160 ✓ Yes Details →
173 Ritman University RU Akwa Ibom State Private 140 ✓ Yes Details →
174 Saisa University of Medical Sciences and Technology SAISA Ekiti Private 180 ✓ Yes Details →
175 Salem University Salem Katsina Private 160 ✓ Yes Details →
176 Samuel Adegboyega University SAU Edo Private 140 ✓ Yes Details →
177 Skyline University Kano SUK Katsina Private 160 ✓ Yes Details →
178 Southwestern University SWU Ogun Private 140 ✓ Yes Details →
179 Spiritan University, Nneochi SPIRITAN Abia State Private 140 ✓ Yes Details →
180 Sports University of Nigeria SUN Delta Private 140 ✓ Yes Details →
181 Summit University SUN Kwara Private 140 ✓ Yes Details →
182 Tansian University TANU Anambra Private 160 ✓ Yes Details →
183 The West Midlands Open University WMOU Oyo Private 130 — Details →
184 Thomas Adewumi University TAU Kwara Private 140 ✓ Yes Details →
185 Tonine Iredia University of Communication TIUC Edo Private 140 ✓ Yes Details →
186 Topfaith University TOPFAITH Akwa Ibom State Private 160 ✓ Yes Details →
187 Trinity University TU Lagos Private 140 ✓ Yes Details →
188 Unique Open University UOU Lagos Private 130 — Details →
189 University of Mkar, Mkar UNIMKAR Benue Private 140 ✓ Yes Details →
190 University of Offa UOFFA Kwara Private 140 ✓ Yes Details →
191 Venite University Venite Ekiti Private 140 ✓ Yes Details →
192 Veritas University Veritas Fct Abuja Private 160 ✓ Yes Details →
193 Vision University VISION Ogun Private 140 ✓ Yes Details →
194 Wellspring University WU Edo Private 140 ✓ Yes Details →
195 Wesley University Wesley Ekiti Private 140 ✓ Yes Details →
196 Western Delta University Oghara WDU Delta Private 140 ✓ Yes Details →
197 Wigwe University Wigwe Rivers Private 170 ✓ Yes Details →
198 AbdulKadir Kure University AKUM Niger State 160 ✓ Yes Details →
199 Abdulsalam Abubakar University of Agriculture and Climate Action AAUACA Niger State 150 ✓ Yes Details →
200 Abia State University ABSU Abia State State 150 ✓ Yes Details →
201 Adamawa State University, Mubi ADSU Adamawa State 160 ✓ Yes Details →
202 Adekunle Ajasin University AAUA Ekiti State 160 ✓ Yes Details →
203 Akwa Ibom State University AKSU Akwa Ibom State State 150 ✓ Yes Details →
204 Ambrose Alli University AAU Edo State 160 ✓ Yes Details →
205 Bamidele Olumilua University of Education Science and Technology BOUESTI Ekiti State 140 ✓ Yes Details →
206 Bayelsa Medical University BMU Bayelsa State 140 ✓ Yes Details →
207 Benue State University of Agriculture, Science and Technology, Ihugh BUAST Benue State 140 ✓ Yes Details →
208 Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University COOU Anambra State 150 ✓ Yes Details →
209 Confluence University of Science and Technology CUSTECH Katsina State 160 ✓ Yes Details →
210 Delta State University Abraka DELSU Delta State 150 ✓ Yes Details →
211 Delta State University of Science and Technology Ozoro DSUST Delta State 140 ✓ Yes Details →
212 Dennis Osadebay University Asaba DOU Delta State 140 ✓ Yes Details →
213 Edo State University Uzairue EDSU Edo State 160 ✓ Yes Details →
214 Ekiti State University EKSU Ekiti State 140 ✓ Yes Details →
215 Emmanuel Alayande University of Education EAUED Oyo State 140 ✓ Yes Details →
216 Enugu State University of Medical and Applied Sciences ESUMAS Enugu State 160 ✓ Yes Details →
217 Enugu State University of Science and Technology ESUT Enugu State 150 ✓ Yes Details →
218 Father Adasu University, Makurdi FAUM Benue State 160 ✓ Yes Details →
219 Gombe State University GSU Ekiti State 150 ✓ Yes Details →
220 Gombe State University of Science and Technology GSUST Ekiti State 160 ✓ Yes Details →
221 Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida University IBBUL Niger State 160 ✓ Yes Details →
222 Ignatius Ajuru University of Education IAUE Rivers State 140 ✓ Yes Details →
223 Imo State University IMSU Imo State 160 ✓ Yes Details →
224 Kaduna State University KASU Ekiti State 140 ✓ Yes Details →
225 Kano University of Science and Technology Wudil KUST Katsina State 160 ✓ Yes Details →
226 Kashim Ibrahim University KIU Borno State 150 ✓ Yes Details →
227 Kebbi State University of Science and Technology Aliero KSUSTA Kogi State 140 ✓ Yes Details →
228 Kingsley Ozumba Mbadiwe University KOMU Imo State 140 ✓ Yes Details →
229 Kogi State University Kabba KSUK Katsina State 150 ✓ Yes Details →
230 Kwara State University KWASU Kwara State 160 ✓ Yes Details →
231 Ladoke Akintola University of Technology LAUTECH Oyo State 180 ✓ Yes Details →
232 Lagos State University LASU Lagos State 180 ✓ Yes Details →
233 Lagos State University of Education LASUED Lagos State 140 ✓ Yes Details →
234 Lagos State University of Science and Technology LASUSTECH Lagos State 160 ✓ Yes Details →
235 Moshood Abiola University of Science and Technology Abeokuta MAUSTECH Ogun State 160 ✓ Yes Details →
236 Nasarawa State University Keffi NSUK Ekiti State 160 ✓ Yes Details →
237 Niger Delta University NDU Bayelsa State 160 ✓ Yes Details →
238 Olabisi Onabanjo University OOU Ogun State 150 ✓ Yes Details →
239 Oyo State Technical University Ibadan Tech-U Oyo State 140 ✓ Yes Details →
240 Plateau State University Bokkos PLASU Rivers State 160 ✓ Yes Details →
241 Prince Abubakar Audu University PAAU Katsina State 140 ✓ Yes Details →
242 Rivers State University RSU Rivers State 160 ✓ Yes Details →
243 Sa'adatu Rimi University of Education Kano SRUEK Katsina State 140 ✓ Yes Details →
244 Sa'adu Zungur University (Bauchi State University, Gadau) SAZU Bauchi State 140 ✓ Yes Details →
245 Shehu Shagari University of Education SSUES Ekiti State 140 ✓ Yes Details →
246 Sokoto State University SSU Ekiti State 160 ✓ Yes Details →
247 Sule Lamido University SLU Kaduna State 140 ✓ Yes Details →
248 Tai Solarin University of Education TASUED Ogun State 140 ✓ Yes Details →
249 Taraba State University TSU Yobe State 150 ✓ Yes Details →
250 Umar Musa Yar’adua University UMYU Katsina State 140 ✓ Yes Details →
251 University of Africa, Toru-Orua UAT Bayelsa State 160 ✓ Yes Details →
252 University of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences UAES Imo State 140 ✓ Yes Details →
253 University of Cross River State UNICROSS Cross River State 140 ✓ Yes Details →
254 University of Delta Agbor UNIDEL Delta State 140 ✓ Yes Details →
255 University of Medical Sciences UNIMED Ekiti State 180 ✓ Yes Details →
256 Yobe State University YSU Zamfara State 140 ✓ Yes Details →
257 Yusuf Maitama Sule University Kano YMSU Katsina State 160 ✓ Yes Details →
258 Zamfara State University ZAMSUT Zamfara State 140 ✓ Yes Details →

How to Apply for Post-UTME 2026

Nine steps from JAMB result to exam slot

Before you start: Confirm your JAMB score meets the university's cut-off. Check at results.jamb.gov.ng or SMS your registration number to 55019.
1
Check Your JAMB Score
After JAMB results are released (usually within 24–48 hours of your exam), check your score at results.jamb.gov.ng or via SMS. If you scored at or above a university's published cut-off mark, you are eligible to apply for their Post-UTME.
2
Visit the University Portal
Go to your chosen university's official website and navigate to the "Admissions" or "Post-UTME" section. Each university has its own portal — do not pay through third-party agents or unverified platforms.
3
Create an Account / Log In
Most university portals require you to create an account using your JAMB registration number, email address and phone number. Save your login credentials securely.
4
Pay the Screening Fee
Pay the Post-UTME screening fee through the university's approved payment channels — Remita, Interswitch, bank payment or online debit/credit card. Fees range from ₦1,500 to ₦5,000 depending on the institution. Do not pay cash to individuals.
5
Complete the Online Form
Fill in your biodata, course choice, O'Level grades and upload your passport photograph. Double-check all entries before submission — errors can disqualify you or cause delays in admission processing.
6
Print Your Examination Slip
After successful registration, print your Post-UTME examination slip. This shows your exam date, time, venue and candidate number. You must bring this slip to the examination centre.
7
Write the Post-UTME Examination
Arrive at the CBT centre at least 30 minutes before your scheduled time. Bring your exam slip, JAMB result printout, a valid ID (NIN slip, national ID or student ID) and 2–4 passport photographs. The exam is usually 30–60 minutes of multiple-choice questions.
8
Check Your Post-UTME Result
Results are usually published on the university portal within 2–4 weeks. Your aggregate score (JAMB + Post-UTME + O'Level weighted) determines whether you receive an admission offer.
9
Accept Admission on JAMB CAPS
If offered admission, log into your JAMB CAPS profile at caps.jamb.gov.ng and accept the offer within the stipulated period. Failure to accept on CAPS means forfeiting the admission — even if the university has offered it.
JAMB CAPS: After receiving an admission offer, log in to caps.jamb.gov.ng and formally accept it. A university offer is not valid until you accept on CAPS. The window is typically 2–4 weeks — do not miss it.

Documents Required for Post-UTME 2026

Bring originals + 2 photocopies of every item listed below

JAMB UTME Result Slip
Printed or downloaded from jamb.gov.ng. Must show your registration number and score.
WAEC / NECO / NABTEB Result
Original certificate or result printout. Scratch card for result verification may be required.
Birth Certificate or Age Declaration
Statutory declaration of age or NPC birth certificate. Most universities require a certificate showing you are 16+.
Local Government Area (LGA) Certificate of Origin
Signed by your LGA Chairman or authorised officer. Required to verify state of origin for admission quotas.
Passport Photographs
Minimum 4–6 recent passport photos with white background. Some universities require specific dimensions.
National Identification Number (NIN)
Your NIMC NIN slip or NIN card. Required by JAMB for candidate verification.
JAMB Admission Letter (CAPS Printout)
Download from your JAMB CAPS (Central Admission Processing System) profile after accepting the offer.
Secondary School Leaving Certificate / SSCE
Original WAEC/NECO school certificate if available, or photocopies of result.
Medical Fitness Certificate
Required by most universities. Signed by a registered medical practitioner or university health centre.

Post-UTME Aggregate Score Formula

How JAMB, Post-UTME and O'Level are combined to calculate your final admission score

Your final admission score is a weighted combination of three things: your JAMB UTME score, your Post-UTME score and (in some universities) your O'Level grade points. The weight each carries varies by institution.

University / Category JAMB % Post-UTME % O'Level % Notes
Most Federal Universities 50% 40% 10% Standard federal university formula
UNILAG 50% 50% — Equal weight for JAMB and Post-UTME
UI 60% 30% 10% JAMB score weighted more heavily
UNIPORT 60% 40% — JAMB is the dominant factor
Covenant University 40% 40% 20% O'Level grades are significant
Most State Universities 50% 30% 20% Varies by institution policy
Worked example — UNILAG (50:50 formula):
JAMB: 280/400 = 70% → weighted at 50% = 35 points
Post-UTME: 60/100 = 60% → weighted at 50% = 30 points
Aggregate = 65/100 — compared against other applicants to your department.

What aggregate score do you need?

Course TypeTypical Aggregate NeededNotes
Medicine, Dentistry, Pharmacy 70 – 85+ Most competitive. UI, UNILAG, UNIBEN routinely require 75+
Law, Architecture, Accounting 65 – 75+ Competitive at federal universities
Engineering, Computer Science 60 – 70+ Varies widely by institution quality
Sciences (Physics, Chemistry, Bio) 55 – 65+ Lower threshold for pure science courses
Social Sciences, Economics 52 – 62+ Depends on department and institution
Arts, Languages, Education 48 – 58+ Generally lower but still competitive at top schools

* These are approximate historical benchmarks — cut-off aggregates change yearly depending on the applicant pool. Maximise both JAMB and Post-UTME scores for the best chance.

How to Prepare for Post-UTME 2026

Eight evidence-backed tips from high-scoring candidates

Start with Past Questions
Past Post-UTME questions are the most reliable guide. Each university's questions follow recognisable patterns. Get the last 5–10 years of past questions specific to your university — UNILAG, UI, UNIPORT, ABU and UNIBEN past questions are widely available online and in bookshops.
Practise Under Timed Conditions
Most CBT exams give you 30–60 minutes for 50–100 questions — under one minute per question. Practise with a timer using CBT platforms that simulate the real exam environment. Never spend more than 60 seconds on a single question.
Prioritise Use of English
Use of English is tested in virtually every university's Post-UTME. Focus on comprehension, vocabulary, antonyms, synonyms, figures of speech and sentence correction. English is often the differentiator between candidates with similar JAMB scores.
Revise Your JAMB Subjects
Post-UTME tests the same four subjects from your JAMB UTME. Your JAMB preparation applies directly — revise weak areas and focus specifically on topics that frequently appear in your target university's past questions.
Get Comfortable with CBT
If you are not confident on a computer, practise typing, using a mouse and navigating screens before exam day. Many candidates lose marks from CBT anxiety or unfamiliarity. Free online CBT practice platforms are available.
Prepare Your Documents Early
Collect all required originals and make at least 3 photocopies of each. Store everything in a clear folder. Confirm the exact list on your university's portal — requirements vary slightly by institution.
Arrive 45 Minutes Early
Traffic, parking and queuing at registration desks take longer than expected. Late candidates are typically turned away. Know your exact centre location — visit the day before if possible.
Manage Exam Anxiety
Sleep well the night before. Eat a proper meal before the exam. Avoid cramming on exam morning. If you have prepared thoroughly with past questions, trust your preparation. Anxiety impairs recall — calm focus is more productive than last-minute cramming.

Frequently Asked Questions — Post-UTME 2026

12 questions answered in full

Post-UTME (Post Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination) is a screening exercise conducted by Nigerian universities, polytechnics and colleges of education for candidates who scored above their cut-off mark in JAMB UTME. It may be a Computer-Based Test (CBT), document verification, or both. Post-UTME scores are combined with JAMB scores and O'Level grades to produce an aggregate score for admission.
Post-UTME forms for 2026 are typically released between June and September, after JAMB results and cut-off marks are announced. Each university releases its form independently — monitor your chosen university's official website and JAMB's CAPS platform for announcements. Forms are not released simultaneously by all universities.
Post-UTME cut-off marks vary by university. The national minimum JAMB cut-off set by JAMB is 140 for universities. However, individual universities set higher cut-offs — federal universities typically require 160–200+, with competitive courses like Medicine requiring 280+ in JAMB alone. Check your specific university's website for their published cut-off marks.
You need to score at or above your chosen university's JAMB cut-off mark to be invited for Post-UTME. The national minimum is 140 for universities, but most federal universities require 160–200. For Medicine and Dentistry, most universities require 280+. For Law, Engineering and other competitive courses, 200–250+ is usually required.
Visit your chosen university's official website and go to the Admissions section. Create an account using your JAMB registration number, pay the screening fee through approved payment channels (Remita, bank, or online), fill the form with your biodata and O'Level grades, upload your passport photograph, and print your examination slip. Never pay through agents or unofficial platforms.
You typically need: JAMB UTME result slip, WAEC/NECO result, birth certificate or age declaration, LGA certificate of origin, 4–6 passport photographs, your NIN slip, and your Post-UTME examination slip. Some universities also require a medical fitness certificate. Bring originals and photocopies of all documents.
Post-UTME fees range from ₦1,500 to ₦5,000 depending on the university. Federal universities typically charge ₦1,500–₦2,000. Private universities may charge up to ₦5,000. Always pay through the university's official payment channels — Remita, Interswitch or designated banks. Report any request for payment above the published amount.
Most universities use a weighted formula. A common formula is: JAMB score (50%) + Post-UTME score (40%) + O'Level grade points (10%). However, this varies: UNILAG uses 50:50 (JAMB:Post-UTME), UNIPORT uses 60:40 (JAMB:Post-UTME). Check your university's specific formula on their admissions page.
You can only be offered admission by one institution through JAMB CAPS. However, you can apply for Post-UTME in multiple universities if their dates do not conflict and you pay each fee separately. If you receive multiple offers, you must choose one and accept it on JAMB CAPS.
After Post-UTME, the university processes aggregate scores and releases admission lists (first list, second list, supplementary list) on their portal and JAMB CAPS. If you are offered admission, you must accept it on JAMB CAPS at caps.jamb.gov.ng within the specified period, pay your acceptance fee, and complete other registration requirements as directed by the university.
JAMB CAPS (Central Admission Processing System) is the online platform where all Nigerian university admission offers are formally made and accepted. After Post-UTME and selection, your university sends an admission offer through CAPS. You must log in at caps.jamb.gov.ng and click "Accept Admission" to secure your place. Not accepting on CAPS means forfeiting the offer.
Direct Entry (DE) is a pathway for candidates with A-Level results, ND/HND or NCE certificates to enter university at year 2 or year 3. DE candidates register with JAMB separately and are still required to complete Post-UTME or document screening at their chosen institution. The process is similar to UTME candidates.

About Post-UTME in Nigeria 2026

Post-UTME was introduced to add a second layer of academic assessment to university admissions beyond the JAMB UTME score alone. It allows each university to screen candidates using subject-specific tests and document verification, ensuring admitted students meet the institution's academic standards.

In 2026, Post-UTME remains compulsory for admission into all federal universities, most state universities and many private universities in Nigeria. The aggregate score system — combining JAMB, Post-UTME and O'Level grades — is the standard admission formula used across Nigerian tertiary institutions.

For full details on specific universities including courses offered, school fees, Post-UTME requirements and admission history, visit our institutions directory or browse universities by state: Lagos, Ogun, Oyo, Kano, Rivers.